What are the top ten questions about home canning? People who are new to canning are especially interested in doing home canning the right way, and with the best canning equipment and supplies. the Homestead Heart Channel on Youtube has recently done a Canning Q&A that addresses these questions with a great deal of style and years of experience.
So here are the top ten questions asked about home canning from real people:
What kind of canner do I need and how big should it be?
How much water do I use in my canner?
Can I use a 'pressure cooker' to can foods?
Can I use a 'water bath canner' to can meats?
Where do I purchase my canning supplies?
Where do I store my canned foods?
What is the shelf life of canned meat?
Is there a different texture between raw and hot-packed chicken?
Why can meat and butter instead of just freezing these items?
Do you leave the bands on the jars after they are canned?
Watch the video to find the answers - do any of them surprise you?
So that's it, the 10 most-asked questions about home canning. Have you or your friends asked any of these questions? Do you agree with the answers?
Here's another great video from Homestead Heart - Pineapple Jam - The Easy Way! Some good questings are answered in this video as well. Like how many pineapples do I need, How long to cook, how ripe should the pineapples be? How much sugar should I add? Hint: not much! Pineapple jam is sweet, delicious, and has a wonderful aroma. Give this one a try folks, and don't be afraid to add your own special touch.
Please be sure to check out all the great canning videos at Homestead Heart - and happy canning!
This video gives some great thoughts about why it is a good idea to get started canning at home - especially now. Most people are dependent on food from the grocery store these days. I remember my grandparents always had a large garden and a pantry full of fresh canned vegetables and meat. they never gave much thought about it, it was just the way things were. During the Great Depression, any more rural families had farms, gardens and nearly everybody canned at home.
Some good inspirational tips are in the video as well. Many people buy canning supplies and get off to a decent start, but gradually lose interest. Suggestions are given as to the best food items and recipes to begin with, as well as how to maximize the benefits of canning early on so that the initial excitement of canning is maintained and increased as one progresses in this time-honored skill.
Even if you live in the city and do not have a garden, canning is still a great idea. When you do your own canning, you know exactly what goes into it. You can use your own recipes to suit your taste and health concerns. Starting with fresh produce, you can have a healthier and better-tasting end result, and possibly save a bit of money in the process.
Don't be concerned about possible food shortages due to colder than normal weather or supply disruptions due to COVID-19. Get started canning and give yourself some peace of mind.
